Among plastic beads, you can find resin, polymer, bakelite... They come in mat or shiny finishes and in many, many different colors, sizes and shapes.
It is easy to mix them with crystal glass, wood or vintage components for example and they can really embellish any of your jewelry.

Among them, bakelite from the mid century is the most famous and they are considered now as rare items.
Like any other type of beads, they come in many different shapes: flat diamond, rondelles, chips, donuts and of course round ones.
They are extremely interesting to work with, with a strong glue, you can make beautiful "bead collage" or creative art collage pendant. They are perfect if you like to mix and match beads together.
With plastic buttons, you can design really cool rings.

Please look at "My Ring Making" for design ideas.

Don't forget polymer clay bead, you can buy them or make them. They are simple to make and can add a little " something " to a jewelry. They can bring fantasy, originality to a necklace, bracelet, earrings or rings. Don't forget this advantage !

 

Design Ideas

• For Necklace Design Ideas, please click here.
• For Earrings Making, please click here.
• For Handmade Bracelets, please click here.

 

Few informations on Techniques, Supplies and Findings.

• To make a Beaded Bead, using the right angle weave technique, please click here.
• For Basic Instructions, please click here.
• For Wire Jewelry Making, please click here.
• For Supplies, get our free ebook.
• For Findings, please click here.